An overview of Anni's exhibition 'Containment' of 17 vessels for secrets to be kept in. About Anni Anni completed a City & Guilds course in 2000 and is a textile artist now working as a mixed media artist. She works mainly with textiles in two and three dimensional art and some wearables and is inspired …
This workshop is aimed at refining the skills of mixing and blending wool tops with additional embellishments to achieve colourful and blended surfaces These surfaces can be additionally used for collage and applique which can be further enhanced with hand and machine stitching . Equipment Embellishing machine, spare needles, extension cable, scissors Wool tops in …
A presentation of Jane's work focusing on recent textile projects. A powerpoint showing drawing through to textiles and how the process of making works for Jane. Followed by a look at lots of samples and examples for everyone to handle and discuss. Lots of sketchbooks to look at to see where ideas start. About Jane …
Jane McKeating – ‘Draw Print Stitch, Who Needs Words?’ Read More »
Julia Wright explores a range of wrapping and binding, couching and hand embroidery techniques to create highly textural mixed media embroidered textiles inspired by repeated organic forms seen in growth patterns, weathered and worn surfaces and structures like driftwood, knotted tree roots, lichen and barnacles. The Landscape Surfaces presentation will explore inspirational starting points, her …
Students will experiment with fabric manipulation techniques including wrapping and binding, entrapment and hand couching to create colourful, textural, mixed media pieces inspired by close-up details seen in landscapes and coastal areas. We will work with mixed natural fabrics to create structural fabric forms which can then be combined and hand stitched onto backing fabrics …
This workshop is aimed at experimental printing with natural elements using leaves and flowers from the garden By the end of the day we will have accumulated a number of …
The talk is about Michala's life and how it has inspired her art work in painting, poetry and textiles. About Michala Michala is an MA Fine Art Painting graduate with distinction from Coventry University. She is an award winning, widely exhibited artist who works between painting, poetry and textiles. Website: http://michalagyetvai.co.uk The talk is free to …
Michala Gyevai – Talk – ‘The Poetry of Materiality’ Read More »
Looking at art history and different ways to view the landscape to create an original piece in a variety of methods, needle felting, hand stitching and or machine free hand, emphasis on experimenting and play. Materials required Basic sewing kit, drawing materials, coloured pencils or pastels and sketch book. Needle felting equipment, tool and brush …
Michala Gyetvai – Workshop – Enchanted Landscapes Read More »
An introductory talk by Janice - sharing her work and approach to teaching. About Janice Janice Botterill is an artist, writer and tutor. She uses the techniques and processes of traditional embroidery and darning to make drawings, collages and quilts. Working towards a zero-waste practice, she works with pre-loved, repurposed or natural fabrics and threads. …
Janice Bottrill – Zoom Talk – ‘Slow, Quiet Work’ Read More »
Katie will share her experiences as a Printed Textile Designer, different projects she has worked on and how she goes about creating her designs and the inspiration behind them. About Katie Katie is a Printed Textile Designer and Watercolour artist with over 20 years experience working in the fashion industry. Website: http://www.katietyson.co.uk The talk is free …
Katie Tyson – Talk – ‘A Journey in to Print Design’ Read More »
This workshop will run in 2 parts on Saturday 27th June 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and Saturday 11th July 10.00am – 12.30 pm Using photographs and sketches of elements of your home as a starting point, this workshop will guide you through the process of designing, constructing and embellishing an abstract fabric collage over …
Janice Botterill – ZOOM Workshop – ‘Home stitch Home’ (2 parts) Read More »
An overview of Emily's career as a stitch artist whilst talking about what inspires her and her process. About Emily Emily exhibits internationally and regularly across the UK in group and solo shows. Winning a Kent Creative award in 2017 for Visual Arts (non digital) and the Behind the Artist Portrait Prize in 2023. Selected …
